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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'correlate'?
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'correlate'?
- A detective uses forensic evidence to *obliterate* a suspect's alibi.
- An athlete performs stretches to prevent their muscles from becoming *rigid*.
- Researchers found that increased screen time *associates* with decreased physical activity in teenagers. (correct)
- A chef is known to be very *fussy* about the presentation of each dish.
Which of the following is an example of a 'paradox'?
Which of the following is an example of a 'paradox'?
- A business owner obtaining a *license* to open a branch of a popular chain.
- A student feeling *rigid* and underprepared before a test.
- The army successfully *obliterating* enemy forces.
- Spending less money to save more in the long term. (correct)
If a general's main objective is to 'annihilate' the enemy, what would be their most likely course of action?
If a general's main objective is to 'annihilate' the enemy, what would be their most likely course of action?
- To completely destroy the enemy's forces. (correct)
- To send a *manuscript* detailing the terms of surrender.
- To offer the enemy a *license* to operate in a different region.
- To negotiate a peaceful treaty.
Which of the following situations involves something that is 'stiff'?
Which of the following situations involves something that is 'stiff'?
Which of the following describes 'finicky' behavior?
Which of the following describes 'finicky' behavior?
Which situation would most likely involve 'parchment'?
Which situation would most likely involve 'parchment'?
In what context might you witness an 'aurora'?
In what context might you witness an 'aurora'?
Which of the following events might cause a constant 'humming' sound?
Which of the following events might cause a constant 'humming' sound?
Which of the following businesses operates under a 'franchise' model?
Which of the following businesses operates under a 'franchise' model?
Where would you most likely find a 'salamander'?
Where would you most likely find a 'salamander'?
Flashcards
Aurora
Aurora
A natural light display in the sky, especially in polar regions.
Humming
Humming
A continuous low sound.
Parchment
Parchment
A stiff, flat, thin material made from animal skin, used for writing.
Annihilate
Annihilate
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Finicky
Finicky
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Stiff
Stiff
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Paradox
Paradox
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Correlate
Correlate
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Franchise
Franchise
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Study Notes
- Aurora: A natural light display in the sky, especially in polar regions; also known as the Northern Lights.
- Traveled to Alaska to witness the breathtaking aurora.
- Humming: A continuous low sound, similar to buzzing.
- A refrigerator was humming softly in the background.
- Parchment: A stiff, flat, thin material made from animal skin, used for writing; synonymous with manuscript.
- An ancient text was written on delicate parchment.
- Salamander: A small amphibian with a long body and tail.
- A salamander was spotted hiding under a rock near the river.
- Annihilate: To completely destroy; synonymous with obliterate.
- The army aimed to annihilate the enemy forces.
- Finicky: Hard to please; very particular about details; similar to fussy.
- The child was finicky about eating vegetables.
- Stiff: Not easily bent or flexible; synonymous with rigid.
- After a long workout, muscles felt stiff.
- Paradox: A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may be true; synonymous with contradiction.
- It’s a paradox that standing in line saves time at the checkout.
- Correlate: To have a mutual relationship or connection; synonymous with associate.
- Studies show that exercise correlates with better mental health.
- Franchise: The right to operate a business under an established brand; similar to a license.
- He bought a fast-food franchise and opened his own restaurant.
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